The type of fraud that targets groups of people who have some social connection is known as:

• A. Affinity fraud
• B. Reloading
• C. Consolation
• D. None of the above

Answer: (A)

Affinity fraud occurs when a scammer targets a group that shares a social connection—like a religious, ethnic, or professional group—and exploits the trust within that network to push fraudulent investments or schemes. The key is using that shared bond to build credibility, often with endorsements from within the group and information tailored to the group’s interests, making members more likely to overlook warning signs. The other terms don’t describe this pattern of leveraging a connected community to recruit victims, so affinity fraud fits best.